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Sunday, July 24
11am Meet and Greet Rabbi LeVine at the Stoneman and Jewel home
Monday, July 25
12:30am Mah Jongg
7pm P'tach Libeynu
Tuesday, July 26
10am Neshamah Yoga
11:15am Meditation
Wednesday, July 27
9am Meditation
7pm Summer Clergy Class
Thursday, July 28
10am Neshamah Yoga
Friday, July 29
9:15am Ganeinu
6pm Oneg in the Beit Knesset
6:30pm Service in the Amphitheater
Saturday, July 30
9:15am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat Hike at Lafayette Reservoir
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August 1-12
Camp Kefli
Tuesday, August 2
10am Neshamah Yoga
11:15am Meditation
Wednesday, August 3
9am Meditation
7pm Summer Clergy Class
Thursday, August 4
10am Neshamah Yoga
Friday, August 5
9:15am Ganeinu Jewish Playgroup
6:30pm Shabarbecue
Saturday, August 6
9:15am Torah Study
10:30am Mussar and Meditation Service
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Neighborhood
Meet-and-Greets
Meet our new rabbi, Jay LeVine, and the people in your neighborhood!
Walnut Creek: Sunday, July 24 at 11am
Brunch at the home of Heather Stoneman and Susan Jewel
Lafayette: Sunday, August 7 at 4pm
Appetizers at the home of Lise Wollenberg and Adam Zoger
Alamo: Sunday, August 21 at 5pm
Appetizers at the home of Amy and Brad Skepner
Moraga: Saturday, September 10 at 7:30pm
Dessert, wine and coffee at the home of Karen and Robert Wyle
Rossmoor: Saturday, September 17 at 5pm
Wine and cheese at the home of Wendy and Bill Dorband
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This Week
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Tuesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 28 at 10am
in the Adult Lounge
Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, and regardless of age or abilities, Neshamah yoga will help you tone and relax your body, calm your mind, and nurture your Jewish soul. This ongoing class is inspired by the weekly Torah portions, Jewish Holidays, and other inspiring teachings of our tradition. Bring: Yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, yoga strap (a few extras will be available). Adults only, drop-ins welcome. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers.
Just Sit! Silent meditation and learning
Tuesday, July 26
from 11:15-11:45am in the Adult Lounge and
Wednesday, July 27 at 9am
in the Sanctuary
New morning meditation group is offered to Temple Isaiah community. Whether you are new to meditation or have a long standing practice, this group is a place to come and sit in quiet with optional discussion afterwards. We will meet for a half hour silent meditation time. After meditation, we will have question and discussion time with topics such as Mussar practice, how to quiet your mind, meditation and prayer. For more information, contact Joani deVries (925) 216-4324.
Summer Clergy Class
Make the Torah Great Again: 
Elections & Leadership through a Jewish Lens
Wednesday nights
July 27, and August 3
at 7pm in the Beit Knesset
As the 2016 election approaches, we will explore Jewish teachings about elections and leadership. What should we think about in electing new
leaders? How were new leaders chosen in biblical and rabbinic times, and what values should guide us as voters in the modern era? What do our texts say about qualities we should look for in our leaders? Come to this (free) summer class with Rabbi Greninger to explore these questions and more! To register, email Daniella at [email protected]. Questions? Contact Rabbi Greninger at 925-284-9191 or [email protected]
Ganeinu Jewish Playgroup
Friday, July 29 at 9:15am
in the Adult Lounge
Temple Isaiah is proud to offer a free Jewish playgroup for parents and caregivers (we love grandparents at Ganeinu), and their infants and toddlers (0-30 months). Play, sing, and practice Shabbat and celebrate holidays with your child and others.
Shabbat Hike with Rabbi LeVine
Saturday, July 30 at 10:30am at Lafayette Reservoir
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oin Rabbi LeVine for a moving Shabbat prayer experience in nature. We will go deep, focusing on only one prayer. And we will go broad, experimenting with different modes of spiritual connection. Most of all, we will go together - skeptics, believers, and everyone in between are welcome.
Where: The Lafayette Reservoir (meet on the west end of the parking lot).
Please note there will not be a service held at Temple.
When: Saturday, July 30, 10:30 am (lasts until noon).
Who: All ages will be able to connect. The path is paved, with mild inclines.
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Looking Ahead
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Camp Kefli for K-8th grade
August 1-5 and 8-12
For two weeks in August, each day is filled with the dynamic spirit of Temple Isaiah's Camp Kefli. The Camp Kefli staff leads a wide range of programs that are appropriate to each age group from Kindergarten through 8th grade, filling our two one-week sessions with fun. Some programs utilize the wonderful Temple Isaiah facility while others take place off site. Camp Kefli provides an environment where campers strengthen their Jewish identity and build lasting friendships within their Jewish community. Details and registration at
www.temple-isaiah.org/kefli
SHABARBECUE 
Friday, August 5 at 6:30pm in the Amphitheater
followed by dinner
Join us for outdoor services, followed by a barbecue dinner. Please bring a non-dairy salad or side dish to share and $5 per person (pay at the door, exact change please) for a burger, hot dog or veggie burger. Click here to RSVP by the Thursday before.
Mussar and Meditation Service 
Saturday, August 6 at 10:30am
in the Beit Knesset
Our Mussar and Meditation Shabbat Service creates time for personal, reflective prayer, meditative chanting of powerful liturgical phrases, guided silences and group discussions of Mussar wisdom. Mussar, a Jewish path toward menschlichkeit, deepens our commitment to ethical behavior and a more compassionate embrace of the unique qualities we find in ourselves and others.
Healing our Community From the Ground Up
Wednesdays, August 10, 17, 24 at 7pm in the Adult Lounge
 Many of us crave new ways to support our bodies with high quality nutrition and lifestyle. Are you trying to find information on the best food choices? Do you strive for renewed energy, allergy control, weight management or sustainable eating habits? Be inspired to expand healthy changes in your life patterns by signing up for this free life-changing health and wellness program. During this 3-week nutrition program, taught by temple member and Nutrition Consultant Stephanie Snyder, you will learn the foundations of nutrition, and why they are essential for a life of optimal quality and vitality. This course is free of charge and sponsored by Women of Isaiah. All are welcome. Please sign-up to participate in all 3 sessions at
www.temple-isaiah.org/wellness
Tot Shabbat Morning 
Saturday, August 13 at 9:30am
in the Adult Lounge
Geared toward families with children up to 5 years old, Tot Shabbat is an interactive and friendly Shabbat experience. Enjoy food, activities and prayer with other young families. All are welcome.
RSVP for FREE bagel brunch
www.temple-isaiah.org/totshabbat
Tisha B'Av 
Saturday, August 13 at 7:30pm
in the Sanctuary
Tisha B'av symbolizes the time when the Jewish people most connects to the experience of brokenness. This year we join in conversation and ritual that will open our hearts and minds to the reality of brokenness in our world. We will contemplate the Jewish tradition's wisdom around Tisha B'av and engage deeper with Temple Isaiah's important social action initiatives.
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New High Holy Day Prayerbook Bookplates
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Show gratitude for someone in your life or pay tribute to a loved one's memory by honoring them on a bookplate in our new High Holy Day prayer books. This is a once in a generation opportunity to make such a gift. Learn more about our
bookplate sponsorships here.
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ViA Isaiah - Temple Isaiah's Values in Action
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Join Temple Isaiah in our mission to engage in acts of Tikun Olam throughout the year by making a positive impact on hunger, homelessness, education and more. These are just a sample of the opportunities to help those in need in our community and our neighborhood. For more details and an interactive calendar of volunteer opportunities, please visit
www.temple-isaiah.org/viaisaiah
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Angel Network
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Our caring community of volunteers
dedicated to offering comfort and support to members and their families in times of need. The Angel Network can assist with a range of tasks from meals and transportation to making visits and phone calls. When a need arises, tell us.
Contact: Clergy Assistant Nina at
[email protected] or call (925) 283-8575.
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Need Clergy? Please call for immediate assistance
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If you need to reach a member of our clergy team immediately, for a hospital visit, to report a death, for crisis counseling, or to change a same-day appointment, please call the Temple office at
(925) 283-8575. We have a wonderful Clergy Assistant, Nina Jones, and support staff who will all make sure your message gets to the right person in a timely fashion.
Thank you,
Your Clergy Team
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Our Mission
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Temple Isaiah's mission is to embody, enhance and perpetuate our Jewish tradition by providing a welcoming spiritual home where the membership gathers to worship God, study Torah, engage in acts of Tikkun Olam, participate in Jewish rituals and life cycle events, and experience the joy of being part of a caring community.
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